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Q: Do I need a high-volume or high-pressure oil pump? … A: When buying an oil pump, you have a few options. The right pump for you depends on how […]

How does Warren Johnson seem to squeeze every last ounce of power from his engines? What is the secret to Greg Anderson’s consistency race in and race out? Those are […]

“Dad, can we get your old slot cars out?” “No.” “Dad, can we get your old slot cars out?” “No.” “Dad, can we get your old slot cars out?” “No.” […]

We get it—you’re anxious to get your project vehicle on the road and ready for shows. Eventually we’ll get there, but for now, you’ve got extra time at home to […]

So you’re considering swapping out your stock alternator. There are plenty of good reasons to make the leap to a high-output alternator, but you’ll need to do a little bit of […]

In 1965, Chevrolet began offering the big block Chevy Mark IV—better known as the Rat. This wasn’t Chevy’s initial go-around with big block engines as its Gen. I W-series big blocks […]

Not so long ago, the bigger is better philosophy reigned supreme regarding camshafts. The result was overcammed engines that sounded great and could crank serious top-end power, but were not […]

An engine swap is the bedrock of hotrodding. It’s been that way ever since someone first dropped a Flathead Ford V8 onto a spindly Model T frame. That paved the […]

Editor’s Note: June is OnAllCylinders safety month and will feature stories and tips on a variety of safety equipment. The HANS Device has been around since the early 1980s but gained […]

While most gearheads probably already know the difference between a leaf spring and a coil spring in a car or truck suspension, we wanted to provide a simple 101 for […]